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By Van Yandell Proverbs 4:1-5 “Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. He taught me also, and said unto me,...
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By Jannie Linney The father of all fathers set our example. We have a whole generation, that so many know nothing about, what a father is supposed to be like, so they do not know how to be a father I thank God. That He is bringing these young fathers back to wanting to be good da...
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Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. is making progress toward a potential deal with Iran as high-level talks begin in Switzerland.
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The White House has put Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the road ahead of November's midterm elections. Kennedy has been showing up in key battleground House districts in recent weeks, touting his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda to improve t...
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — Israeli strikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least six people, including two children and a cameraman with broadcaster Al Jazeera, according to Palestinian health officials. Despite an October ceasefire between Israel and the militant group Hamas, the ...
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Talker News | Talker Half of Americans believe 2026 will be a “year of nostalgia,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 48% see 2026 as a year focused on nostalgia — and this was especially common among younger respondents, per...
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Ernest Hemingway once wrote that “A thousand years makes economics silly and a work of art endures forever…” In addition to being enduring, the arts are also economically imperative. Decades ago, my firm produced a report regarding the economic effects of the arts. It has been us...
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By SHERYL ROWLING of Morningstar As a certified public accountant, the most common question I hear in the spring is, “How much do I actually have to pay the IRS right now?” In a perfect world, the IRS wants 90% of your total tax liability paid “ratably” (equally) throughout the y...
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By ALBERT STUMM The Associated Press Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with...
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By Amanda Luhn Surveys found 78% of travelers looked for at least one memorable, locally authentic experience when planning their 2026 trips. Travelers increasingly want more from their vacations and are willing to pay extra to get that experience. That desire helps fuel the grow...
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By William F. Holland Jr. Ph.D. Ordained/Licensed Christian minister The Lord has given most of us a good life filled with blessings, but with me, no matter how much “stuff” we accumulate, it does not bring spiritual contentment or joy. And in all honesty, it’s not supposed to. I...
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There’s trouble in River City. Trouble with a capital T, which rhymes with P, and that stands for “pool.” The solution for the city’s issues? A marching band to keep the young boys out of trouble. At least that’s how traveling con man Professor Harold Hill is able to convince the...
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One of the many downsides of the rise of “Democrat Socialists” is their disdain for business, entrepreneurs, capitalism and land rights. Theirs is an envy-driven agenda that trash talks success and tells their voters that they are owed the money of those who earned it. It’s an ea...
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PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Two roadside bombs in restive northwestern Pakistan killed at least seven people on Saturday, authorities said. The first targeted a vehicle, while the second went off as rescuers responded to the blast in Bannu, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province...
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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists, authorities said. Local media reported an Italian tourist died in the fire and several other tou...
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WEST TEXAS (KMID-KPEJ) - Here's your 7-day Forecast +3 in the picture above and your weather update from Chief Forecaster Horace Brown for 6/19/2026 - 6/27/2026. "Saturday, the heat starts to build back in as upper‑level ridging strengthens. highs climb back into the 90’s, and pl...
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The number of migrants encounted by U.S. Border Patrol agents was nearly 10,000 in May, up 11% from April, and the Rio Grande Valley Sector had the most trying to cross the border into the United States, new data released Friday shows....
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - As concerns about the New World Screwworm continue to grow across the southern U.S. and Mexico, a local animal welfare organization is reminding pet owners that the parasite can affect dogs as well as livestock, and that prevention remains key. Lying e...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock police officer has resigned after being accused of falsifying a child’s birth certificate.April Mora, an officer with the Lubbock Police Department, and Jonathan Forkner, a firefighter with Lubbock Fire Rescue, were arrested Tuesday, May 19, char...
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By ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports Writer SEATTLE The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisic’s absence to clinch a knockout b...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Residents will have the opportunity to explore museums, performances, art exhibits and live entertainment across the city during Midland’s first-ever Arts & Culture Day on Saturday, June 20.The free, daylong event is part of the Midland Celebrates America ...
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Daniella Alvarez, a UTPB transfer specialist, was selected as one of 6,000 volunteers in Dallas for FIFA World Cup 2026 after more than 1 million people applied. (Photo via UTPB Facebook page) Daniella Alvarez is putting her lifelong passion for sports into action by volunteering...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - Bubba’s 33 restaurants in Midland and Odessa will spend the month of July raising money for wounded veterans through a partnership with Homes For Our Troops.From July 1 through July 31, Bubba’s 33 will donate $1 to Homes For Our Troops for every Pat...
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Odessans will gather Tuesday to honor Lt. Isai Huerta in both a community-wide procession as well as a public funeral service at the Ector County Coliseum. Huerta died Sunday while fighting a fire. Five other firefighters were injured. The Odessa Fire Rescue family, along with th...
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MIDLAND From Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 31, Bubba’s 33 will partner with Homes For Our Troops to raise money to help build specially adapted homes for post 9-11 veterans, severely injured in the line of duty. For every Patriot Burger purchased, Bubba’s 33 will donate...
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CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - Clovis police arrested a man accused of stabbing and injuring one person Thursday afternoon.According to the Clovis Police Department, officers responded to North Lea Street on reports of a stabbing.When officers arrived, they found a 40-year-old victim with...
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PECOS The race for a rodeo world championship takes 14 and a half months. The 12-month regular season begins Oct. 1. At its conclusion the next September, the top 15 in the world standings advance to the National Finals Rodeo, which takes place each December in Las Vegas. That’s ...
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By ANDREW DESTIN The Associated Press SEATTLE U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday’s World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi. United States coach Mauricio Pochettino made the announcement during a...
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By ALIA WONG and COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writers WASHINGTON The Education Department on Thursday announced a reduction in interest rates for federal student loans, describing it as part of a plan to make higher education more affordable. With growing numbers of borrowers in d...
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Beachgoers at Boca Chica near the SpaceX complex on Sept. 1, 2024. Credit: Ben Lowy for The Texas Tribune By Chuck Lindell and Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Siding with SpaceX and the attorney general’s office, the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ruled that environmental groups...
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The Associated Press This is the sun’s time to shine: Sunday is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Sunday is the solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer north of the equator. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest da...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - A trailer rollover crash has shut down both eastbound main lanes of I-20 in Ector County, causing traffic delays.According to TxDOT, the crash happened between mile markers 121 and 122 on the eastbound side of I-20.Both the left and right eastbound la...
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MIDLAND With summer heat already impacting the most vulnerable Texans, Vistra is teaming up with Senior Life Midland to provide relief. On Saturday, June 20, Vistra will kick off Senior Life Midland’s annual fan drive with a meaningful donation to provide 150 fans for West Texas ...
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Horses at the Houston SPCA are given fly boots to protect their hooves from the New World screwworm. Their hooves are exposed to the elements, which make them vulnerable to wounds. (Photo Courtesy of SPCA Houston) By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune LUBBOCK After the New Wo...
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By Sarah Pilley Vegetable prices in April were up 3.1%, more than what shoppers spent in March 2026, and fruit prices by 1.2%. Grocery costs continue to climb, and fresh produce is no exception. Using imperfect summer produce in your meals is a great way to stretch your grocery b...
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AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott on Friday announced the launch of an enhanced website that offers comprehensive information for Texans related to the New World screwworm (NWS). Located in the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s Disaster Portal, Texans can visit screwworm.texas.g...
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By BRIAN MELLEY The Associated Press LONDON A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death. The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest is believed to have died after it didn’t sprout leaves this spring, the Royal Society for the P...
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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KOSA) - A 49-year-old Lovington man died following a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning in Lea County.According to the Lea County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called around 10:16 a.m. June 17 to the area of West Gum Street and Ashly Lane after receiving repor...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Counseling services are being offered at no cost to people affected by the June 12 mass shooting in Midland after a local nonprofit received funding to support recovery efforts.Centers for Children and Families announced Wednesday it received funding from ...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Texas Medical Board is disciplining a Lubbock plastic surgeon after finding problems with patient care, anesthesia and recordkeeping.An agreed order against Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat says he failed to meet the standard of care for two patients, including ...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - It’s not every day you meet a 100-year-old man driving a 100-year-old car. One Midland volunteer is doing just that as he prepares to show off his classic ride at Senior Life Midland’s Car Show this weekend. Maurice Bonecutter, born in 1926, found his love...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Senior Life Midland is hosting their annual fan drive with a goal of helping local seniors beat the west Texas heat this summer. As temperatures continue to climb across the Permian Basin, Senior Life Midland is asking the community to help keep its most v...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Organizers of Cowboy Summer Camp at the Bush Family Home State Historic Site have announced they will no longer use blank-firing firearms during Wild West reenactments scheduled for Thursday.The change comes after organizers who initially planned to includ...
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AUSTIN, Texas (KFDA) - Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas and U.S. flags at all Texas DPS facilities to be lowered at half-staff to honor Trooper Sergio Romero. Trooper Romero was killed in a traffic crash while on duty in Childress County on June 17. DPS says a semi pulled o...
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MIDLAND-ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) - For the past few weeks, we’ve been searching for a standout performance, right here on the Permian Basin, with local singers stepping up to deliver their best take on the Star-Spangled Banner.You watched and voted, helping us narrow it down to one w...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A concert by country music star Riley Green drew a record-breaking crowd to the Midland County Horseshoe over the weekend, with 11,575 fans attending what officials believe was the largest concert crowd in Permian Basin history.The turnout shattered the ve...
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PRESIDIO, Texas (KOSA) - An emergency motion filed yesterday is seeking to block construction of a border wall in Presidio.A lawsuit filed against the Department of Homeland Security alleges that plans for a border wall in the area would run directly through a levee that keeps th...
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LAMESA, Texas (KOSA) - All phone lines in dispatch are down, including 911, according to a post made by the Lamesa Police Department.Gaines County will be answering Lamesa’s 911 calls and advising the Lamesa Police Department where to go.If it is a nonemergency, call 432-999-0162...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Midland Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two men accused of stealing more than $450 worth of merchandise from a Midland clothing store.According to crime stoppers, the theft happened around 3:11 p.m. on May 23, at Cavender’s.Inves...
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The southbound lane on Loop 338 is closed after a crash involving a semi and a vehicle at FM 3503, according to DPS.Multiple people were injured and transported to a hospital, DPS said. The condition of those injured is unknown.More information will b...
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Construction continues to advance at the new Midland County Detention Center, with crews now focusing on systems and interior finishes.Recent work includes installing lighting, security cameras, doors, furnishings, HVAC equipment, plumbing, fire suppressio...
